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Sailing Solo to Emerald Bay - water maker is back in action (Sept 2024)
30 September 2024 · 37 min · 789 views
What this video covers
A solo sailor transits from the San Pedro Channel to Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, in late September, navigating around lobster pots and light wind conditions.Watch The passage involves motor-sailing to maintain a consistent speed of five to six knots, with the sailor opting to run the engine to charge batteries while operating a water maker and Starlink.7:23 Upon arrival at Emerald Bay, the sailor anchors in approximately 40 to 50 feet of water, deploying 250 feet of chain for a 5:1 scope, while noting significant kelp fouling on the anchor.10:21 The following morning, the sailor performs a water maker maintenance routine, which includes purging the starboard tank and refilling it with reverse osmosis water.13:38 During the return passage to Los Angeles Harbor, the sailor uses PredictWind and NOAA marine forecasts to monitor wind and sea states.19:08 The transit requires active collision avoidance with the 869-foot cargo ship Matsonia; the sailor uses AIS to track the vessel and confirms a safe crossing ahead via VHF radio on channel 06.28:43
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